The set-up of the play had observers fearful of a serious knee injury, perhaps an ACL tear. There was some relief when the Liberty later announced that Jones, a five-time All-Star who is averaging 13.4 points and 10.3 rebounds, had suffered an ankle injury, not a knee injury.

Liberty center Jonquel Jones exited Thursday’s game against the Mercury after re-injuring her right ankle. Jones got hurt at the 8:35 mark in the second quarter when she went for a layup in traffic. Jones appeared to have landed on Sami Whitcomb’s foot before tumbling to the floor, and she looked to be in agony.

Liberty center Jonquel Jones exited Thursday’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury with an apparent right leg injury. The injury occurred at the 8:25 mark of the second quarter on the center’s shot attempt over Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb. Jones landed on Whitcomb’s foot and fell on the Barclays Center hardwood in pain.

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The New York Liberty are back on their home floor Thursday night as favorites over Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas and the visiting Phoenix Mercury at the Barclays Center.

The New York Liberty host the Phoenix Mercury this Thursday, June 19, at 7:00 PM ET at Barclays Center, marking the first meeting between the two teams this season. After picking up their first loss of the season against the Indiana Fever last Saturday,